Nissan Reports Canadian January Sales

MISSISSAUGA, ONT. – Nissan Canada Inc. (NCI) today reported January sales results of 4,622 units, a decrease of 13.6 per cent over the same month last year. The Infiniti brand enters the new calendar year with a solid sales start, reporting 521 deliveries, up 42.7 per cent versus January 2012. Nissan sales totalled 4,101 last month, a year-over-year decrease of 17.7 per cent.

Two core Nissan products continue to achieve year-over-year sales gains since their market launch last fall as all-new models. The completely redesigned Pathfinder SUV's sales of 399 was an increase of 35.7 per cent. Sales of the new Nissan Sentra compact sedan reached a sales increase of 7.5 per cent in January, with 759 units sold.

The all-electric Nissan LEAFTM posted solid January results with 37 units sold, and Nissan's commercial vehicles continue to gain popularity in the Canadian market - up 44.3 per cent over January 2012. Sales of the Titan full-size pickup truck rose 14.4 per cent in January to 167 units, and sales for Nissan's "4 door sports car," the Maxima, are strong at 103 units, up 17.0 per cent.

Infiniti has embarked on a new brand strategy, and this era of transformation and growth is off to a positive start with January sales totalling 521 - an increase of 42.7 per cent over January 2012. Year-over-year sales of the EX compact crossover more than doubled with 124 units sold, and the M sedan achieved a 100.0 per cent increase versus January 2012.

NCI January 2013 sales highlights:

Infiniti brand posted sales of 521 units, up 42.7 per cent

Sales of the Infiniti EX luxury compact crossover more than doubled with 124 units sold, up 103.3 per cent

The Infiniti M line had an increase of 100.0 per cent with 26 units sold

Nissan Pathfinder sales rose 35.7 per cent at 399 units

Nissan Sentra recorded strong sales of 759 units, up 7.5 per cent

The Rogue crossover is the top-selling product in the Nissan portfolio with sales totaling 823

The Nissan Titan full-size pickup truck up 14.4 per cent at 167 units sold

The fully-electric Nissan LEAF's sales rose 23.3 per cent with 37 units sold

NISSAN DIVISION SALES

January

January

Monthly

CYTD

CYTD

CYTD

2013

2012

% Change

2013

2012

% Change

Nissan Division Total

4,101

4,986

-17.7

4,101

4,986

-17.7

Versa

521

655

-20.5

521

655

-20.5

cube ®

13

29

-55.2

13

29

-55.2

LEAF™

37

30

23.3

37

30

23.3

JUKE

179

223

-19.7

179

223

-19.7

Sentra

759

706

7.5

759

706

7.5

Altima

499

863

-42.2

499

863

-42.2

Maxima

103

88

17.0

103

88

17.0

370Z

9

11

-18.2

9

11

-18.2

GT-R

3

5

-40.0

3

5

-40.0

Total Car

2,123

2,610

-18.7

2,123

2,610

-18.7

Frontier

162

220

-26.4

162

220

-26.4

Xterra

59

74

-20.3

59

74

-20.3

Rogue

823

1,071

-23.2

823

1,071

-23.2

Pathfinder

399

294

35.7

399

294

35.7

Murano

218

418

-47.8

218

418

-47.8

Quest

32

40

-20.0

32

40

-20.0

Armada

30

52

-42.3

30

52

-42.3

Titan

167

146

14.4

167

146

14.4

NV

88

61

44.3

88

61

44.3

Total Truck

1,978

2,376

-16.8

1,978

2,376

-16.8

INFINITI DIVISION SALES

January

January

Monthly

CYTD

CYTD

CYTD

2013

2012

% Change

2013

2012

% Change

Infiniti Division Total

521

365

42.7

521

365

42.7

G

135

202

-33.2

135

202

-33.2

M

26

13

100.0

26

13

100.0

Total Car

161

215

-25.1

161

215

-25.1

QX56

27

33

-18.2

27

33

-18.2

EX35

124

61

103.3

124

61

103.3

FX

49

56

-12.5

49

56

-12.5

JX

160

0

100.0

160

0

100.0

Total Truck

360

150

140.0

360

150

140.0

COMBINED NISSAN AND INFINITI SALES

December

December

Monthly

CYTD

CYTD

CYTD

2012

2011

% Change

2012

2011

% Change

TOTAL VEHICLE

4,622

5,351

-13.6

4,622

5,351

-13.6

Total Car

2,284

2,825

-19.2

2,284

2,825

-19.2

Total Truck

2,338

2,526

-7.4

2,338

2,526

-7.4

About Nissan Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Japan's second-largest automotive company, is headquartered in Yokohama, Japan, and is part of the Renault-Nissan Alliance. Operating with more than 248,000 employees globally, Nissan provided customers with more than 4.8 million vehicles in 2011, generating revenue of 9.4 trillion yen ($118.95 billion US). With a strong commitment to developing exciting and innovative products for all, Nissan delivers a comprehensive range of 64 models under the Nissan and Infiniti brands. A pioneer in zero-emission mobility, Nissan made history with the introduction of the Nissan LEAF, the first affordable, mass-market, pure-electric vehicle and winner of numerous international accolades, including the prestigious 2011-2012 Car of the Year Japan and 2011 World Car of the Year awards.

About Nissan North America In North America, Nissan's operations include automotive styling, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. Nissan is dedicated to improving the environment under the Nissan Green Program and has been recognized as an ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year in 2010, 2011, and 2012 by the U.S Environmental Protection Agency.

About Nissan Canada Nissan Canada Inc. (NCI) is the Canadian sales, marketing and distribution subsidiary of Nissan Motor Limited and Nissan North America, Inc. With offices in Vancouver (BC), Mississauga (ON), and Kirkland (QC), NCI directly employs 250 full-time staff. There are 180 independent Nissan dealerships and 32 Infiniti retailers across Canada. A pioneer in zero emission mobility, Nissan made history with the introduction of the Nissan LEAF, the first affordable, mass-market, pure-electric vehicle and winner of numerous international accolades including the prestigious 2011 European Car of the Year and World Car of the Year awards.

More information about Nissan in Canada and the complete line of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles can be found online at www.nissan.ca and www.infiniti.ca.